Which of the following are true about a partial amortization loan?

Multiple select question.

The monthly payments do not fully pay off the loan by the end of the loan period.

The borrower makes a large balloon payment at the end of the loan period.

The amortization period is shorter than the loan period.

The monthly payment is based on a longer amortization period than the maturity of the loan.

The amortization period is longer than the loan period.

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In regard to a partial amortization loan, the following statements are true:

  1. The monthly payments do not fully pay off the loan by the end of the loan period. - True. In a partial amortization loan, the payments do not completely pay off the loan balance by the end of the term.

  2. The borrower makes a large balloon payment at the end of the loan period. - True. At the end of the loan term, the borrower typically makes a large balloon payment to pay off the remaining balance.

  3. The amortization period is shorter than the loan period. - False. In a partial amortization loan, the amortization period is typically longer than the loan period.

  4. The monthly payment is based on a longer amortization period than the maturity of the loan. - True. The monthly payments are based on a longer amortization schedule, leading to a remaining balance at the end of the loan period.

  5. The amortization period is longer than the loan period. - True. This is another statement highlighting that the amortization schedule extends beyond the loan period, which is characteristic of a partial amortization loan.

So, the true statements are:

  • The monthly payments do not fully pay off the loan by the end of the loan period.
  • The borrower makes a large balloon payment at the end of the loan period.
  • The monthly payment is based on a longer amortization period than the maturity of the loan.
  • The amortization period is longer than the loan period.